In America’s early days, each of the states adopted the rule of contributory negligence: an injured person could not recover damages if that person was also negligent. The degree of negligence did not matter; a person who was one percent at fault could not recover...
Missoula Personal Injury Blog
Premises liability and proving negligence
At some point in most days, most Montana residents will enter property owned by others. Whether it is the private property of an individual, a retail store or a government building, you are likely under the impression that it is safe to walk on and be present on the...
Just how trusting should you be of an insurance company?
After being injured in a car accident, you’re bound to come face-to-face with your own insurance company as well as the insurance company that covered the other driver involved in the wreck. Representatives from these companies may seem friendly enough, which can lull...
Pursuing damages after slipping or falling at a hotel pool
Summer is the most popular time of the year for vacations, and many Montana residents enjoy visiting hotels with pools. Relaxing at the pool is often one of the things people most look forward to on vacation. Everyone hopes for a safe and healthy vacation, but...
Establishing visitor status in a slip-and-fall claim
If you have slipped and fallen on someone else’s property, it may take several weeks or months to recover from your injuries. Some slip-and-fall victims experience injuries that are so severe that they may never fully recover. One of the best ways to recover damages...
What do I look out for after a car accident?
If you have ever been in a car accident, it might come as a shock, but you might have gotten a traumatic brain injury. It is a common injury, and one that does not always have immediately noticeable systems. TBIs can hide First, TBI are internal injuries. Unlike...
NHTSA says truck fatalities rose by a significant margin in 2021
Montana residents are accustomed to seeing large trucks on the state roadways. Although these vehicles are large, travel at great speeds and can be somewhat intimidating when sharing the road with them, for the most part, truckers operate their rigs safely and within...
What kind of damages can I recover in a car accident case?
Are you struggling to recover from your car accident injuries? If so, then you’re probably wondering what you can do to get yourself on a stronger road to recovery. While a personal injury lawsuit might get you to where you want to be, a lot of people who are...
Fatal auto accidents on the rise in Montana and across the nation
The past two years have been difficult for myriad reasons in Montana and across the United States. In addition to the national challenges, the roads have become increasingly dangerous. Drivers are taking liberties with the law by speeding, driving under the influence,...
What medical conditions are often missed by negligent physicians?
Nothing feels worse than knowing you are sick but receiving no answer about your condition from your physician. The fact is, certain conditions are often overlooked by physicians who do not take the care necessary to make a proper diagnosis. Sadly, these misdiagnoses...
